I'm relocating my office to the basement and where I want the PC places it between the two possible power outlets, roughly 20 feet away. My battery backup units power cables won't reach that far. Why ...

Under normal circumstances, connecting two computers to one another via a regular universal serial bus cable could damage the USB ports on both PCs. But, some USB cables, also referred to as ...

Tired of that rat's nest of computer cables snaking all around and under your desk? Head to the supply closet and pull out some big binder clips. Turns out they're ideal for reducing cord clutter. As ...

We've talked time and again about why you should avoid overpriced computer and TV cables. Linus at techquickie explains why sometimes, though, the cheapest possible cable isn't the best option. Sure, ...

Misleading cables are nothing new, but new ones are popping up all the time. The folks at Gamers Nexus detail three cables that aren't really what they seem. HDMI to VGA Cables: these cables, on their ...

Gizmodo is 20 years old! To celebrate the anniversary, we’re looking back at some of the most significant ways our lives have been thrown for a loop by our digital tools. Glance at your laptop and you ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Over the past year or so, one of the biggest tech stories has been about one of the smallest things: ...

Learn how to set up a dual monitor system, extend your screen, and optimize computer display settings for enhanced ...

Next time you buy a USB cord — or take a free one from a kiosk at an event — you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t spy on every single thing you type. A cable that can do just that is now available, ...

Computer cables often contain dangerous materials which are harmful to human health when they are incinerated. The plastic that coats the wires release dioxins, a form of pollution that can increase ...